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Ripple Effect

Democrats stand to benefit from lobbyist Jack Abramoff’s guilty plea if he directly implicates former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

  • Charlie Cook
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Larger Than Life

At his 50th anniversary, Michigan congressman’s mark on environmental and other issues is already clear.

  • Charlie Cook
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Escaping Blame

Congress has yet to come under fire for its support of the increasingly unpopular Iraq war.

  • Charlie Cook
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Leadership Vacuum

The government is headed for a few years with no one person or political party in true control.

  • Charlie Cook
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Political Frailty

Leaders of major Western democracies are suffering from some similar ailments.

  • Clive Crook
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A Powerful Wind

The political environment is working strongly in House Democrats’ favor.

  • Charlie Cook
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The Snowball Effect

Wins in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial contests have accelerated the Democrats’ momentum.

  • Charlie Cook
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Mixed Messages

The economy is growing, yet Bush’s approval rating in that area continues to languish.

  • Charlie Cook
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On the Defensive

Republican strategists are growing more concerned about the 2006 elections.

  • Charlie Cook
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In W. They Trust

Some conservative pundits are up in arms, but many in the GOP base seem quite content with President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court.

  • James A. Barnes
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Turning the Tide

Goodwill toward Louisiana might ebb if local leaders can’t convince Congress they’ll spend billions in Katrina aid wisely.

  • Charlie Cook
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Sending a Message

Virginia voters use their gubernatorial races to voice displeasure with the White House.

  • Charlie Cook
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The Last Straw

Tom DeLay’s indictment could be enough to tip mid-term elections in favor of the Democrats.

  • Charlie Cook
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Waiting for the Rebound

As President Bush's job approval rating remains low, a quick fix eludes President Bush.

  • Charlie Cook
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Falling Numbers

Bush ratings should worry Capitol Hill Republicans.

  • Charlie Cook
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Collateral Damage

Hurricane Katrina worsened pre-existing Bush woes.

  • Charlie Cook
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The Tipping Point

Hurricane Katrina hit as nation teetered on twin brinks.

  • Charlie Cook
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Senator's Star Dims, Glows

Last week, freshman Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., rode a rollercoaster as he and other politicos in the state fought--ultimately succesfully--to save Ellsworth Air Force Base.

  • K. Daniel Glover
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Stormy Summer Forecast

For President Bush and the GOP, the situation is bad and appears to be worsening.

  • Charlie Cook
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Hillary Clinton v. the GOP

The value in being the GOP's un-Hillary.

  • Charlie Cook
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